Used Carl Zeiss 50mm f/2 Pancolour (Exakta) for Sale — From £45 | UsedLens.co.uk

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Carl Zeiss Jena's Pancolar 50mm f/2 — the premium standard lens with distinctive rendering.

The Carl Zeiss Pancolour (or Pancolar) 50mm f/2 is a specific optical design from Carl Zeiss Jena in the Exakta mount, produced from the 1950s–1970s. The Pancolour/Pancolar designation indicates the multi-element retrofocal design Zeiss Jena developed for single-lens reflex cameras requiring longer back-focal distance.

The lens delivers 50mm at f/2 maximum aperture with the Pancolour/Pancolar optical formula, Exakta bayonet coupling, fully manual focus and aperture, and Zeiss Jena's T-coating (multi-layer anti-reflection coating). Build quality reflects East German precision optical manufacture.

The Zeiss Pancolar is particularly valued for its smooth bokeh rendering and vintage Zeiss character — its optical design produces a distinctive rendering style sought by photographers who want 'classic' Zeiss aesthetics. The Exakta mount is widely adaptable to modern mirrorless systems, making the Pancolar accessible for contemporary creative use.

Inspect T-coating for integrity on all elements. Test aperture blade operation — early aperture designs can develop oil. Verify Exakta bayonet coupling. Focus ring should operate smoothly. The Pancolar's rendering is best evaluated by testing at f/2 for its characteristic bokeh quality.

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